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* How did Christy Brown benefit from being part of a large family? What were the positive aspects he found of living with many siblings? What were the positive aspects for his siblings of living with young Christy?



* What difference did physical therapy make for Christy Brown? He did not learn to walk and earn his living as a bricklayer with his brothers, so what value did therapy have in his life?




*Describe a typical day's activities for Mrs. Brown, during the years she had several children at home. What leisure could she enjoy?



*Why did so many of Christy's brothers become bricklayers, like their father?
How did this affect their education, job prospects and local community development?


*Several young women made deep impressions on Christy. What are some traits these women had in common? Is...